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Old 07-12-11, 10:48 AM
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I wanted to buy a new and quality jack for my SC. The one at Walmart broke within the first several lifts. I was thinking about getting the Torin 3 ton lift. What do you guys use? Is 3 ton good enough?
Old 07-12-11, 11:02 AM
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3 ton is very good.
Old 07-12-11, 12:54 PM
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Torin pro series is a well respected jack. I use a Craftsman aluminum 3 ton floor jack and it's been great. The problem with the WalMart brands are the cheap seals around the piston and low quality steel.
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I also use an AL racing jack, 3 Ton. Well worth the investment. And I love the rubber and the big cup that supports the lift points. And because they are aluminum, I can actually transport easily.
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Mine is has a 7000 lbs capacity

I installed it recessed in the floor and disappears when not needed!!!
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Wow, what can I say! Wow again. And you are not kidding right?
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scyul your crazy haha im completely jealous
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Originally Posted by mandyfig
Wow, what can I say! Wow again. And you are not kidding right?
Not kidding.... Got this from a local garage that was closing down for $1500.
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Originally Posted by scyul
Not kidding.... Got this from a local garage that was closing down for $1500.
Sweet! I have to agree with redliner8, I'm jealous.
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looks great but how do you get to the filter and drain plug?
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Originally Posted by tentoys
looks great but how do you get to the filter and drain plug?
The steel plate is about 6' long and actually fits between the wheels... the engine and diff is accessible.
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Originally Posted by scyul
Mine is has a 7000 lbs capacity

I installed it recessed in the floor and disappears when not needed!!!


I was about to post a pic of what kind of jack I have but now....
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Originally Posted by redliner8
I wanted to buy a new and quality jack for my SC. The one at Walmart broke within the first several lifts. I was thinking about getting the Torin 3 ton lift. What do you guys use? Is 3 ton good enough?
Hi redliner,

I would think that a 3-ton would work OK.

Here is what I bought:

http://www.bendpak.com/car-lifts/spe...fts/LR-60.aspx

I bought it about 4-5 yrs ago for $1300 delivered. It only lifts ~27" but with my garage that is about all I can go.

The design is not the best but it works & does the job.

Jerry Baumchen
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Originally Posted by JerryB
Hi redliner,

I would think that a 3-ton would work OK.

Here is what I bought:

http://www.bendpak.com/car-lifts/spe...fts/LR-60.aspx

I bought it about 4-5 yrs ago for $1300 delivered. It only lifts ~27" but with my garage that is about all I can go.

The design is not the best but it works & does the job.

Jerry Baumchen
Thanks for the info! That'd be great to have the ability to change all four wheels at once, instead of jacking it on each corner
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